Cusco City Tour, Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain 3 Days 2 Nights
Tour de 3 Days | Price from $ 308 USD per person
3 Days / 2 Nights
12 pax
moderate
4,200m
Overview
3-day package: Day 1 full Cusco City Tour + Day 2 Machu Picchu Magic + Day 3 Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca (5,200m). Culture, world wonder and nature.
Cusco City Tour, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain in 3 Days
A unique 3-day adventure with our City Tour Cusco, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain package.
Discover the rich Inca history in Cusco, explore the majesty of Machu Picchu and marvel at the spectacular Rainbow Mountain.
Day 1: Cusco City Tour
Explore archaeological sites and Inca temples including the Main Square, Sacsayhuamán and Q'enqo.
Day 2: Machu Picchu – Wonder of the World
Admire Inca architecture and natural beauty, visiting the Temple of the Sun and Three Windows.
Day 3: Rainbow Mountain
End your trip with a visit to the impressive Rainbow Mountain, a unique natural formation at 5,200 m.a.s.l., surrounded by the imposing Peruvian Andes.
Join Ready to Travel Peru for an unforgettable experience exploring history, nature and adventure in three must-visit Cusco destinations.
Experience Highlights
Itinerary at a Glance
Airport / hotel pickup
Upon arrival
First day for acclimatizing and a short tour.
Cusco City Tour
08:00 AM or 12:00 PM
Guided visit: Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay.
Hotel pickup for Machu Picchu
Per train schedule
The most important day — one of the 7 Modern Wonders.
Bus to train station
Early
Transfer to available train station.
Train → Aguas Calientes
Per reservation
Expedition or Vistadome train through scenic Sacred Valley.
Bus + Guided tour Machu Picchu
Upon arrival
Ecological buses (30 min) then 2-hour guided tour: Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Condor, Three Windows, Sacred Rock.
Free time + Return to Cusco
Afternoon
Photos, then buses to Aguas Calientes, return train and bus to Cusco.
Hotel pickup
04:30 AM
Early start for Rainbow Mountain, one of the 100 must-visit places at 5,000 m.a.s.l.
Breakfast in Cusipata
06:30 AM approx.
2-hour drive to Cusipata (3,300m) for a delicious breakfast.
Phulawasipata (4,625m) – Trailhead
07:30 AM approx.
Continue 1 hour to Phulawasipata where the ascent begins.
Ascent hike
08:30 AM approx.
1.5-hour hike with beautiful geological formations, Ausangate glacier (6,385 m.a.s.l.), llamas and alpacas.
Rainbow Mountain (5,200m)
10:00 AM approx.
Rainbow Mountain at 5,200 m.a.s.l. — natural expression of beautiful tones from mineral oxidation. 40 minutes for photos and positive energy.
Descent + Lunch in Cusipata
10:40 AM approx.
1-hour descent to Phulawasipata, transport to Cusipata for lunch.
Return to Cusco
5:00 PM approx.
Return to Cusco arriving approximately 5:00 PM.
What Is Included?
Included
- Pre-tour briefing for City Tour, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain
- Airport – hotel – airport transfer
- Pickup from hotel for all tours
- Entrance tickets (City Tour, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu)
- Round-trip train tickets Expedition or Vistadome (client choice)
- Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Certified bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
- Transport to all described sites
- Buffet lunch and breakfast in Cusipata
- Permanent assistance before and during the tour
Not Included
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
- Accommodation
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Before You Go
Recommendations
Pricing
2026 Tour Price
Shared Service
National
Best valueNational tourist
per person
Foreign
Foreign tourist
per person
Private Service
Private Service
Minimum 2 people
Todo Incluido
for 2 people
Prices are in US dollars (USD). Prices may vary by season and availability.
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